Our 2025 Conference Theme

Why this theme?

In today’s complex world, health literacy isn’t just about understanding medical terms—it’s about navigating systems, addressing inequities, and ensuring that everyone has the support they need to live healthier lives. Social factors like income, education, and geography create barriers that affect entire communities. At the same time, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer new ways to bridge those gaps while also raising critical questions about fairness and accessibility. As a community, we also recognize the power of storytelling, art, and culturally relevant communication to connect with people in meaningful ways and improve health literacy.

What you can expect from Health Literacy 2025

• A Focus on Health Equity: Explore how social factors like income, education, and location impact health outcomes—and discover how addressing these factors can help communities thrive.
• The Power of Innovation: Demystify tools like AI and learn how technology can make health communication more accessible and effective.
• Creative Connections: See how the arts and storytelling can bring health messages to life in ways that resonate across diverse populations.
• Practical Solutions: Leave with actionable strategies you can bring back to your organization, empowering you to create lasting change.

Daily Themes

• Day 1: Setting the Stage – Social Factors and Health Literacy
  Explore how income, education, geography, and other social factors affect health outcomes. These discussions will highlight why addressing these issues matters to everyone working in health literacy, not just public health professionals.
• Day 2: Professional Development – Building a More Health-Literate Workforce
  Due to the overwhelming number of submissions focused on professional development, we are dedicating Day 2 to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead the change. This day will feature expert-led sessions on workforce development, organizational health literacy, and clear communication strategies, helping professionals across industries integrate health literacy into their work.
• Day 3: Turning Ideas into Action – Integrating Technology and Community Solutions
  Focus on applying what you’ve learned. Sessions will combine innovative tools and real-world community strategies to ensure you leave with practical ideas to improve health literacy in your work.